The Japanese city Yokosuka has implemented fast charger terminals in the city centre and shows strong political commitment to the promotion of electric vehicles.

With a solemn ceremony in the city hall, Yokosuka (Kanagawa Prefecture in the Tokyo Bay) celebrated the completion of its first electric vehicle (EV) fast charger grid. 18 charging terminals installed at gas stations in the city centre area, provide Yokosuka with the first infrastructure for electric vehicles in the Miura-Peninsula. The terminals allow the full charging of EVs within 30 minutes and are, for the time being, free of charge.

Strong political commitment

The official celebration through the Mayor of Yokosuka, Yuuto Yoshida, and the attendance by a representative of the Japanese Lower House, Shinjirou Koizumi, show strong political commitment to promote and facilitate the wider spread of electric vehicles in Japan.

The Mayor repeatedly emphasised that Yokosuka aspires to become an environmentally friendly city and attract eco-tourists through the calm and clean air that the conversion to electric mobility will provide. In this vein, the EV rapid charger infrastructure will be extended next year to further areas within Yokosuka.